Noah and the Flood (1962)
Noah and the Flood (1962)
Overview
In 1960 CBS commissioned renown composer, Igor Stravinsky, to compose a new ballet composition, Noah and the Flood, that would be adapted for a TV special. This was supposed to be one out of an eight part series of TV specials that featured prominent artists. Most of these specials never came to fruition. The ballet told the story of Noah and the Flood with symbolic references to other biblical narratives. The choreography was directed by George Balanchine and the ballet was performed by the New York City Ballet. An addition to the performance the TV special also included an overview of Stravinsky’s career and an exposition of the biblical context. The performance was aired on CBS in 1962 with Breck shampoo as the sponsor.
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Rating & Dimensions
Not Rated
Overview
In 1960 CBS commissioned renown composer, Igor Stravinsky, to compose a new ballet composition, Noah and the Flood, that would be adapted for a TV special. This was supposed to be one out of an eight part series of TV specials that featured prominent artists. Most of these specials never came to fruition. The ballet told the story of Noah and the Flood with symbolic references to other biblical narratives. The choreography was directed by George Balanchine and the ballet was performed by the New York City Ballet. An addition to the performance the TV special also included an overview of Stravinsky’s career and an exposition of the biblical context. The performance was aired on CBS in 1962 with Breck shampoo as the sponsor.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the inherent tension between individual desires and the demands of civilization, is a philosophical and psychological inquiry rather than a partisan political critique. It explores universal aspects of the human condition without championing a specific ideological solution.
The movie features primarily traditional casting without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive framing.
Secondary
The film directly adapts the biblical story of Noah's Ark, portraying God's judgment as righteous and Noah's unwavering faith and obedience as virtuous. The narrative affirms core tenets of the Christian faith regarding divine power, justice, and salvation through adherence to God's will.
Drawing from the Hebrew Bible, the film depicts God's covenant with Noah and the consequences of human wickedness, reinforcing foundational narratives of Judaism. Noah's righteousness and adherence to divine instruction are presented as exemplary, affirming the importance of faith and obedience within the Jewish tradition.
No identifiable film titled 'Civilization and Its Discontents' by director Paul Morrissey could be found for evaluation. Consequently, no LGBTQ+ characters or themes could be assessed, leading to a determination of N/A for portrayal.
Due to the lack of available plot details or character information for the film "{患难真情} ({movie}, {1962})", it is not possible to assess the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, the film's net impact on this aspect is categorized as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Civilization and Its Discontents" (1962) by Paul Morrissey is not a recognized narrative work with characters that could undergo gender swaps. The title refers to a philosophical essay by Sigmund Freud, which does not feature characters in a manner that would allow for gender-swapped portrayals.
The film "Civilization and Its Discontents" by Paul Morrissey (1962) is not a widely recognized narrative film with established characters from source material or history. Consequently, there are no pre-existing characters whose race could be altered on screen.